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Stryker

Lean Practitioner

Portage, MI

$118K - $196K/yr

Lean strategy deployment * Execute lean programs aligned to site priorities & global initiatives * Partner with business unit leaders to establish KPIs and drive improvements through lean principles

Stryker Group

Lean Practitioner

Portage, MI · On-site

$118 - $196.70/hr

This role will lead transformation efforts to build lean capabilities, including the deployment of lean leadership and strengthening Stryker lean methodologies and strategies at a Stryker ...

Schott

Lean Manager

Duryea, PA · On-site

$95 - $130/hr

Lean Manager (89243) Req ID 89243 -Posted 07/27/2026 - Entry Level (1) - Job Category (1) 1. Lean Six Sigma Roadmap - Prepares and updates the Lean Six Sigma roadmap in close cooperation with site ...

Turner Construction

Lean Manager

Charlotte, NC

General Manager, Operations Manager, or Regional Lean Manager. If assigned to a specific project, reports to the Project Executive or Project Manager. Has a dotted line reporting relationship to ...

SCHOTT AG

Lean Manager

Duryea, PA

Your Contribution 1. Lean Six Sigma Roadmap - Prepares and updates the Lean Six Sigma roadmap in close cooperation with site management. Defines Lean measures based on Lean roadmap and Lean ...

Gotion, Inc.

Lean Supervisor

Manteno, IL · On-site

Position Summary The Lean Supervisor is responsible for driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and lean manufacturing initiatives across factory operations. Under the leadership of ...

SCHOTT AG

Lean Manager

Duryea, PA · On-site

Your Contribution 1. Lean Six Sigma Roadmap - Prepares and updates the Lean Six Sigma roadmap in close cooperation with site management. Defines Lean measures based on Lean roadmap and Lean ...

Stryker

Lean Practitioner

Portage, MI · On-site

$118K - $196K/yr

Lean strategy deployment * Execute lean programs aligned to site priorities & global initiatives * Partner with business unit leaders to establish KPIs and drive improvements through lean principles

nVent

Lean Manager

Solon, OH · On-site

Facilitate, train and lead Lean Strategy Deployment Activity * Lead change management activities (create transition plans from current to future state and execute) * Lead / develop Lean ...

Turner Construction

Lean Manager

Charlotte, NC

General Manager, Operations Manager, or Regional Lean Manager. If assigned to a specific project, reports to the Project Executive or Project Manager. Has a dotted line reporting relationship to ...

Turner Construction

Lean Manager

Appling, GA · On-site

General Manager, Operations Manager, or Regional Lean Manager. If assigned to a specific project, reports to the Project Executive or Project Manager. Has a dotted line reporting relationship to ...

nVent

Lean Manager

Solon, OH · On-site

Facilitate, train and lead Lean Strategy Deployment Activity * Lead change management activities (create transition plans from current to future state and execute) * Lead / develop Lean ...

Denver Health

Lean Facilitator

Denver, CO · On-site

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Lean Facilitator to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every ...

Turner Construction

Lean Manager

Appling, GA · On-site

General Manager, Operations Manager, or Regional Lean Manager. If assigned to a specific project, reports to the Project Executive or Project Manager. Has a dotted line reporting relationship to ...

Barton Malow

Lean Manager

Southfield, MI · On-site

POSITION SUMMARY The Lean Manager 2 partners with teams and individuals to identify waste, and assist in the implementation of incremental improvements. Doing this requires a commitment to becoming ...

West Pharmaceutical Services

Lean Manager

Kearney, NE · On-site

Job Summary This onsite Lean Manager role is responsible for leading lean transformation for the site and will be a strategic business partner to site leadership. The manager will be accountable for ...

RXinsider LTD.

$90 - $130/hr

Job Summary This onsite Lean Manager role is responsible for leading lean transformation for the site and will be a strategic business partner to site leadership. The manager will be accountable for ...

Flintco

Lean Manager

Springdale, AR · On-site

This Lean Manager role is based in the Springdale, Arkansas area and requires up to 15% travel. This position reports to the Senior Lean Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Mentor and ...

Flintco, LLC

Lean Manager

Springdale, AR · On-site

This Lean Manager role is based in the Springdale, Arkansas area and requires up to 15% travel. This position reports to the Senior Lean Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Mentor and ...

James Hardie

Lean Manager

Cleburne, TX

Lean Strategy & Deployment * Partner with plant and functional leaders to translate business priorities into targeted Lean roadmaps. * Deploy HMOS standards, routines, and systems across sites.

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Lean Practitioner

Stryker

Portage, MI

$118K - $196K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Stryker rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

134th of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

This role will lead transformation efforts to build lean capabilities, including the deployment of lean leadership and strengthening Stryker lean methodologies and strategies at a Stryker manufacturing site. Additionally, you will mentor and coach site business unit leaders across the manufacturing site and thoughtfully apply lean to our most important strategic priorities. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to create strategy, hands-on lean execution, as well as the ability to scale lean through the development of others. This is an onsite position in Portage, MI.

What You Will Do:

  • Lean strategy deployment
  • Execute lean programs aligned to site priorities & global initiatives
  • Partner with business unit leaders to establish KPIs and drive improvements through lean principles
  • Partner with business unit leaders to develop and execute site strategy and create organizational alignment through strategy
  • Ensure lean deployment has an effective supporting operating rhythm

Deliver Results and Outcomes:

  • Thoughtfully apply lean principles and tools to deliver key business outcomes
  • Deliver both business results and scalable lean capabilities

Leadership:

  • Develop high-performing lean leaders across the manufacturing site
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments to promote a culture of continuous improvement

Lean Tools and Techniques:

  • Implement and continuously improve the Stryker lean toolkit
  • Teach and deploy lean tools including Standard Work, Daily Management, Problem Solving, Kaizen, Value-Stream Mapping, Transactional Process Improvement, Kanban and 6S
  • Train and educate employees at all levels on lean principles and tools

Change Management:

  • Partner with supervisor to develop change management strategy
  • Drive organizational change to embrace lean principles and foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Facilitate communication and provide guidance to ensure the successful adoption of lean practices

Performance Monitoring:

  • Establish and maintain systems for monitoring and reporting on the progress and impact of lean initiatives
  • Regularly review and adjust strategies based on performance data

Compliance and Standards:

  • Ensure that all lean transformation efforts comply with industry standards and regulations
  • Promote a culture of safety and quality in all lean initiatives

What You Need:

  • Bachelor's degree with focus in technical or operational background
  • 8+ years of post-graduate experience
  • 5+ years experience in Lean manufacturing transformations and implementing Lean methodologies in small and large manufacturing plants and organizations
  • Demonstrated deep practitioner experience in Lean in both operations and transactional environments
  • Demonstrated proficiency and experience in change management and strategy development required
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage risk, schedule, budget, and resources for highly complex and large impact projects against set milestones with challenging deadlines
  • Demonstrated proficiency in working in a matrix organization and partnering at all levels of the organization

$118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual

Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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